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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,787.05, 11,682.44 and 2,592.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,787.05, 11,682.44 and 2,592.97 is: 3,890.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,787.05 : 11,682.44 = 2,592.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,787.05/11,682.44 = 2,592.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,787.05x = 11,682.44 × 2,592.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,787.05x = 30,292,203.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,292,203.48/7,787.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,890.07

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